Robin, I'm sorry I brought up such a painful subject. I think you're a great person.

You have all taught me one thing today...I'm not alone in this battle. I've also learned that I really have no reason to complain since I have only about 30 lbs to lose. I'm blessed with being tall (5'9") so that hides a lot of the weight I've gained but I hate myself for not having more self control.

We should form a group...if not to lose weight than to be miserable together.

sirrahbed, I'm 38 and with every passing year my waistline seems to get a little bigger.

I wish I could find the peace that some of you have found. I would love to be able to realize that not everyone is a size 8 and that size 6 I wore a few years ago is probably a thing of the past.

(((hugs to all of you)))